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Southern States See Mixed Progress in College Affordability, SREB Report Finds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The South has made strides in college affordability, but significant challenges remain for lower-income students, according to new data released Thursday by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). The organization has long recognized the link between education and economic vitality in the region.

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Dr. Anne S. Pruitt-Logan

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She also held major consultancies with the Southern Regional Education Board and the Southern Education Foundation to dismantle the dual segregated system of higher education.

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For-profit teacher-prep programs gain popularity and critics

Inside Higher Ed

Alternative teacher-certification programs, unlike colleges of education, don’t need to be accredited to operate; states set their own standards and determine which organizations to approve. After conversations with the company, in April the organization walked back its recommendation to a yearlong suspension.

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Ed Governance Part 5: Board Improvement: Building a Culture of Continuous Board Improvement and Accountability

The Change Leader, Inc.

Building a Culture of Continuous Board Improvement To be effective, higher education boards need to continue to “sharpen the saw,” as Stephen Covey says. That involves creating a culture of continuous board improvement both at that level and at the institutional level.

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Communicating Effectively in a Presidential Search

Inside Higher Ed

Unfortunately, communicating around a presidential search is something for which organizations are often underprepared. Fenlason Consulting and senior counselor at RW Jones Agency , Laurie Fenlason advises higher education boards, leaders and teams on strategy, visibility and high-stakes communications.

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Why your school must buck its current financial planning process

University Business

Specifically, 85% said their organizations should do more to leverage financial and operational data to inform strategic decisions. To combat current and future challenges, higher education leaders must be willing to go against the grain and set aside historical practices that can hinder progress.

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Breaking News: ED Approves Pre-Acquisition for Idaho-University of Phoenix Deal

Higher Education Inquirer

They also created a non-profit organization, Four Three Education, to act as a firewall in the event the school loses money. The current President of the University of Phoenix, Chris Lynne, will remain in place and be a member of the Four Three Education Board.